Inshore, redfish, big drum and flounder is being hooked. Near shore, king mackerel is being hooked. The bite has been slow lately. Contact: EJW Outdoors 252-247-4725; Portside Marina 252-726-7678; www.ncoif.com.

Topsail Island

Off the pier, large Spanish mackerel, spot, sea mullet and croaker can be found. In the sound, flounder and red drum can be found. Offshore, king mackerel can be found 5-15 miles out, and mahi mahi can be found 25 miles out. Contact: East Coast Discount Tackle 910-328-1887, www.eastcoastsports.com.

Wilmington/ Wrightsville Beach

In the waterway, red drum, flounder and sheepshead are being caught. Near shore, Spanish mackerel and flounder are being caught. Dolphin and king mackerel are being caught 20 miles out. In the gulf stream, wahoo and black fin are being caught. Contact: Tex’s Tackle 910-791-1763, www.texstackle.com.

Southport/Sunset Beach

Fishing has been slow. Off the pier and near shore, spot fish, trout, flounder and pompano can be hooked. Offshore, dolphin can be hooked. Contact: Dutchman Creek Bait & Tackle 910-457-1221; www.yeahrightcharters.com; or www.oifishingcenter.com.

Oak Island Pier

Black drum, flounder, Spanish mackerel, pompano, spade fish and whiting can be caught. Trout fishing is slowing down. The water temperature is 84-86 degrees. The preferred fishing times are daylight to midmorning.

Emerald Isle

Surf fishing has been slow. Near shore, big dolphin, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and cobia can be found. Off the pier, spots, pinfish and trout can be found. Contact: www.ncoif.com/

The water is still warm, so the fish are deep. There are some reports of catfish biting. Water level: normal 216, Wednesday 215.14, full pool 240. Contact: Wilsonville General Store 919-362-7101; Crosswinds Marina 919-387-7011.